Venues Blog

This Michigan Style Shoot is Filled with Elegant Blueberry and Wildflower Elements

Allyson Hutchison |  December 14, 2023

After picking up blueberries, Olivia Allen, one of the photographers and planners for this shoot, was inspired to make a style shoot filled with the various colors of blueberries in all stages of ripeness.

A Nature-Inspired Celebration in Lafayette, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Trip and Brennan Larrey

Allyson Hutchison |  December 12, 2023

After they got engaged, Brennan and Trip set their budget and went about planning their big day. They utilized the help of Pinterest to narrow down what was important to them and focus their vision. They actually spent a long time mulling over the theme and color palette.

An Elegant Summer South Bend Wedding: The Real Wedding of Emma and William Doslak

Allyson Hutchison |  November 14, 2023

During a post-graduation get-together at a friend's house, Emma and Billy met for the first time and they soon began dating. To mark their four-year dating anniversary, Billy took Emma for a nice dinner in Indianapolis on a beautiful July night. "We had a wonderful dinner reminiscing on

Elevate Your Wedding Experience with Modern Elegance and Guest Perks: Meet DoubleTree South Bend

Allyson Hutchison |  November 9, 2023

Venue hunting can be a difficult part of your wedding planning journey.

A Citrine Dream: A Sizzling Summer Style Shoot in Indianapolis

Allyson Hutchison |  November 2, 2023

Just as everyone was beginning to wish for sweater weather and pumpkin spiced everything, this vendor team dreamed up the perfect shoot to transition from summer to fall. "We really wanted to bring in fun colors combined with a luxury outdoor aesthetic.

This Halloween-Themed Celebration is Full of Tricks and Treats: The Real Wedding of Jeannie and Craig Sterler

Allyson Hutchison |  October 31, 2023

Jeannie and Craig met while she was working at a warehouse that Craig shared with Jeannie's employer. After flirting with each other for over a year, they finally got together.

Unparalleled Luxury: Elevate Your Wedding Experience at Four Winds Casino South Bend

Allyson Hutchison |  October 27, 2023

Like many dual-function venues, Four Winds Casino South Bend offers plenty of different spaces for you to enjoy!

A Greenery-Filled East Lansing Celebration: The Real Wedding of Elissa and Matt Scharboneau

Allyson Hutchison |  October 25, 2023

When Elissa went to college, she became best friends with Amanda, who grew up with Matt and later married his best friend David. Once David and Amanda started dating, Elissa and Matt began hanging out, too.

A Summer Chicago Celebration: The Real Wedding of Melissa and Nicholas Reyes

Allyson Hutchison |  October 18, 2023

Over one summer in their teenage years, Melissa and Nicholas both worked at the same summer camp. They met and discovered they had feelings for each other and the rest is history!

An Elegant Spring Ceremony in Detroit: The Real Wedding of Michelle and Stephen Barch

Allyson Hutchison |  October 11, 2023

Stephen and Michelle met through mutual friends while attending college at the University of Michigan. Michelle recalls, "A mutual friend brought Steve to a party, and I remember seeing him from across the backyard and it was love at first sight." The night Stephen chose to propose included dinner at the same pizza place where their first date was and an evening walk. Stephen got down on one knee near the river that runs by Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor. Of course Michelle said yes!